A broadly rounded ornamental pear with dense white spring blossom and glossy foliage turning red-purple late in autumn. A vigorous shade and feature tree for street and garden use.
At a glance
- Plant type: Tree
- Mature size: 11 m H × 8 m W
- Aspect: full sun
- Water: regular, moderate watering
- Frost: hardy
- Maintenance: low maintenance
- Origin: Exotic
About Bradford Pear
Pyrus calleryana 'Bradford' is a fast-growing tree in the Rosaceae family. It reaches around 11 m tall and 8 m wide at maturity, with deciduous and rich in autumn colour foliage. White flowers appear in spring.
Where to grow Bradford Pear
Bradford Pear suits cool-temperate, warm-temperate and Mediterranean climates and grows best in full sun. It is frost hardy and shrugs off cold winters.
Soil & planting
Bradford Pear does best in free-draining, clay and loamy soil. Plant into well-prepared ground, firm the soil around the roots and water deeply to settle it in.
Watering & feeding
Bradford Pear does best with regular, moderate watering. Feed as new growth begins, following the rate on a balanced garden fertiliser. New plantings need closer moisture checks in hot or windy weather, with watering tapered once strong new growth appears.
Pruning & care
Prune Bradford Pear after flowering to keep it compact and encourage the next flush of blooms. For most gardens, maintenance is low maintenance.
Using Bradford Pear in the garden
Bradford Pear earns its place for a feature or specimen planting and a shade tree.
Companion planting & design
Bradford Pear sits most comfortably beside plants adapted to regular, moderate watering and cool-temperate climate. A small cluster gives stronger visual impact than isolated plants scattered through the garden.
Buying Bradford Pear
Plant Sale lists Bradford Pear as advanced specimens and bare-root stock. Availability is confirmed when you request a quote; use the panel above to register interest.
